Acrylic acid trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acrylic acid was worth $797.1 million in 2024, about 721.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797.1M | 721.6K t |
| 2023 | $788.1M | 650.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.31B | 807.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 758.8K t |
| 2020 | $603.8M | 607.3K t |
| 2019 | $743.8M | 654.5K t |
| 2018 | $766.6M | 593.8K t |
| 2017 | $641.7M | 548.9K t |
Top acrylic acid exporting countries
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 62 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $174.4M | 22% |
| China | $112.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $84.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $72.5M | 9.1% |
| Indonesia | $63.8M | 8% |
| France | $55.0M | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $52.4M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $30.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $23.8M | 3% |
| Russia | $22.8M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $21.5M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $18.9M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and Taiwan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 133 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $123.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $77.4M | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $62.3M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $58.0M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $48.7M | 6.1% |
| France | $39.7M | 5% |
| South Korea | $35.6M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $33.9M | 4.3% |
| United States | $33.8M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $33.2M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $26.9M | 3.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.33 per kg and Japan $0.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Acrylic acid (HS 2916.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2916.11: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its salts. HS 2916 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acrylic acid?
Saudi Arabia exported $174.4 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Germany (11%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acrylic acid?
India imported $123.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (10%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acrylic acid?
It was worth $797.1 million in 2024, about 721.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.31 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of acrylic acid per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.33 per kg and Japan $0.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid?
The HS code for acrylic acid is subheading 2916.11, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find acrylic acid buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show acrylic acid buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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